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020			_a9781897177334
020			_a189717733X
040			_bEnglish _cCvSU-CCAT Campus Library _erda. _aCvSU-CCAT Campus Library.
050			_aCIR TR 897.7 _bG88 2006
082			_a005.3 _bG947l 2006 _220
100			_aGuindon, Marc-Andre _92702
245			_aLearning Autodesk Maya 8 : _bFoundation / _c[primary author, Marc-Andre Guindon ; contributing author, Cathy McGinnis].
260			_aSan Rafael, Calif. : _bAutodesk, Inc., _c2006.
300			_a627, [13] pages : _bcolor illustrations + 1 _eDVD-ROM ; (4 3/4 in.)
500			_aCover title.
504			_a"Official autodesk training guide"--Cover.
520			_aThis exceptional, full-colour Autodesk Maya Press title - produced by Autodesk, the software's creators - uses Sony's full-length animated "Open Season" for the book's all-new hands-on tutorials for Maya 8. By following the step-by-step tutorials, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects using real-world production files from a full-length feature film. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning. With this book readers will: Become familiar with the Maya User Interface Work in 3D space Model with NURBS (Spline) Model with Polygons Set Keyframes and Motion Paths Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics Deform surfaces Set cameras and lights Create Shaders and Textures Discover rendering techniques Explore particles and Dynamics Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language) Review: This full-color guide for beginners to all versions of Maya 8 (Complete, Unlimited, and Personal Learning Edition) features real-world images and examples from Open Season, a Sony Pictures Animation Inc. film. Its DVD contains Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, project files, an excerpt and interviews from the film, and instructor-led project overviews. Its web site contains updates. Heavily illustrated step-by-step instructions make this a good self-study choice and a good purchase for all medium and larger libraries. (Library Journal, January 15, 2007) "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
546			_aEnglish text.
650			_aMaya (Computer file) _92703
650			_aComputer animation. _92704
650			_aMcGinnis, Cathy. _92705
830			_aFoundation. _92706
942			_cBK _2lcc _hTR 897.7 G88 2006 _iCIR
999			_c932 _d932